Solutions Engineering Manager

Job Title

Essential Job Functions

RFP Support

Analyze client data to support solution development objectives

Deliver engineered resource requirements in support of solution pricing

Produce written and visual content in support of proposal development

Deliver budgetary costs for material handling and automation solutions featured in proposals

Active Deployment

Evaluate material handling and automation solutions for feasibility in existing Contract Logistics stations

Develop business case and ROI in cases where fit is determined

Recommend vendors and advise in procurement of selected deployments

Project management of implemented solutions for new and existing stations

Other Skills & Abilities

5-10 years of experience in warehouse layout, engineering, and design in industries such as third-party logistics (3PL), e-commerce, retail distribution, manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods (CPG).

Hands on experience developing and implementing innovative warehouse solutions that balance cost, efficiency, and scalability.

Expertise in designing warehouse strategies including put-away, picking, replenishment, slotting optimization, and overall workflow design to improve efficiency and throughput.

Expertise with using AutoCAD.

Experience working with engineered labor standards, labor management systems, and labor modeling methodologies

Experience working within warehouse management systems (WMS) and integrating automation into operational workflows.

Experience evaluating, selecting, and deploying automation solutions such as conveyor systems, sortation equipment, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotic picking, and AS/RS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems).

Demonstrated ability to analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) and ROI for various warehouse strategies and automation solutions.

Strong understanding of supply chain and logistics best practices to drive operational improvements

Must have strong computer skills associated with the utilization of Excel, PowerPoint, Smart Sheets, Visio, Access, SQL, Power BI, etc.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree required (Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business preferred)

10 years of experience in industrial engineering, business process management, operations & supply chain management, or equivalent

Physical Requirements

Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen.

Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.

Job will require presence on-site at the assigned work location.

Job requires attendance and dependability.

Minimum Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company in an ongoing capacity without company sponsorship

Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position

Why You Should Work for Crane?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

Quarterly Incentive Plan

136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use

Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job

Employee Referral Bonuses

Employee Recognition and Rewards Program

Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities

Employee Discounts

Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.